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Porsche Boxster

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 2,500 cc

L70 RSTMOT history

L70 RST is a blue petrol Porsche Boxster first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 35 MOT tests, with 126,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

L70 RST blue Porsche Boxster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Porsche Boxster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
126,822 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
35
22 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L70 RST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Porsche
Model
Boxster
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L70 RST was last recorded at 126,822 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 1,993 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,829 miles · 21 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,993 miles
Average per year
2,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,822 miles
  • 2025 – 124,829 miles
  • 2024 – 122,735 miles
  • 2023 – 121,226 miles
  • 2022 – 119,152 miles
  • 2021 – 115,965 miles
  • 2020 – 113,663 miles
  • 2019 – 112,149 miles
  • 2018 – 109,820 miles
  • 2017 – 108,179 miles
  • 2016 – 106,206 miles
  • 2015 – 105,037 miles
  • 2014 – 104,051 miles
  • 2013 – 102,250 miles
  • 2011 – 99,431 miles
  • 2010 – 97,297 miles
  • 2009 – 95,342 miles
  • 2008 – 84,380 miles
  • 2007 – 76,983 miles
  • 2006 – 70,668 miles
  • 2005 – 69,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,822 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & deterioated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

35 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,822 miles (+1,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    126,822 miles
    Test number
    594633763884
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass124,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    124,829 miles
    Test number
    519257368884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail124,829 miles (+2,094)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,829 miles
    Test number
    280748899045
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

  4. Pass122,735 miles (+1,509)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    122,735 miles
    Test number
    804845970920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,226 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    121,226 miles
    Test number
    177004057335
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail121,226 miles (+2,074)1 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,226 miles
    Test number
    567979662630
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,152 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    119,152 miles
    Test number
    830813649745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail119,152 miles (+3,187)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,152 miles
    Test number
    526505617074
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass115,965 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,965 miles
    Test number
    108713568238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail115,941 miles (+2,278)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,941 miles
    Test number
    497201976878
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass113,663 miles (+1,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    113,663 miles
    Test number
    958402183871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass112,149 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,149 miles
    Test number
    705799015470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & deterioated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail112,146 miles (+2,326)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,146 miles
    Test number
    928161872679
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & deterioated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass109,820 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,820 miles
    Test number
    238090521907
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorated

  15. Fail109,820 miles (+1,641)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,820 miles
    Test number
    642664530794
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres deteriorated

  16. Pass108,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    108,179 miles
    Test number
    132517472655
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated

  17. Fail108,179 miles (+1,973)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,179 miles
    Test number
    661428252037
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated

  18. Pass106,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    106,206 miles
    Test number
    602112802859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail106,206 miles (+1,169)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,206 miles
    Test number
    993154722178
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass105,037 miles (+986)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,037 miles
    Test number
    895930015257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  21. Pass104,051 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,051 miles
    Test number
    265398314292
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Fail104,051 miles (+1,801)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,051 miles
    Test number
    356106104417
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Pass102,250 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    102,250 miles
    Test number
    155257113226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail102,247 miles (+25)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,247 miles
    Test number
    698412013297
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Fail102,222 miles (+2,791)3 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,222 miles
    Test number
    677526493186
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFRONT TYRES SQUEAL FROM COLD MAYBE THE TRACKING NEEDS TO BE CHECKED.
    • NoteREAR BUMPER NEAR SIDE LOWER EDGE DAMAGED WAS NOTED WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS PICKED UP
    • NoteKey fob dosnt work maybe it needs a new battery

  26. Pass99,431 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    99,431 miles
    Test number
    246290881253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnable to inspect underside of vehicle thoroughly due to undertrays being fitted
    • NoteWipers starting to smear screen

  27. Fail99,431 miles (+2,134)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,431 miles
    Test number
    695556971267
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnable to inspect underside of vehicle thoroughly due to undertrays being fitted
    • NoteWipers starting to smear screen

  28. Pass97,297 miles (+1,955)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    97,297 miles
    Test number
    874639920343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass95,342 miles (+3,714)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    95,342 miles
    Test number
    301763549312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass91,628 miles (+7,248)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    91,628 miles
    Test number
    471594709143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass84,380 miles (+7,397)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    84,380 miles
    Test number
    170479198082
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  32. Pass76,983 miles (+6,315)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    76,983 miles
    Test number
    450112807121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass70,668 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    70,668 miles
    Test number
    423496416186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail69,392 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,392 miles
    Test number
    242779235380
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  35. Pass69,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    69,392 miles
    Test number
    873439235321
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about L70 RST

Does L70 RST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L70 RST is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on L70 RST?
The MOT on L70 RST is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L70 RST done?
L70 RST was recorded at 126,822 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 2,775 miles a year.
Has L70 RST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L70 RST has failed 13 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on L70 RST ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L70 RST find?
L70 RST passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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